Assistive Technology Guidance for Students
Access to Ebooks
Most student textbooks are available in e-version, either through the Haverford Bookstore or through online vendors such as VitalSource. If they are not available through such resources, ADS-registered students can contact hc-ads@haverford.edu and we can coordinate with Libraries Services to create electronic versions. Please note that this offering is restricted to students with disabilities.
Ebook Readers
Some e-book providers will recommend an app that they pair with, such as Yuzu, by Barnes and Noble
VoiceDream is a great text-to speech app for books and articles
Speechify is another great text-to-speech app to explore
Text-to-Speech
This feature is often built into computers and can be found through a search in settings
Read Aloud Chrome Extension: a browser add on for computers
Natural Reader Chrome Extension: a browser add on for computers
Speech-to-Text
This feature is often built into computers and can be found through a search in settings.
If you have an iPhone, this often provides the most accurate interpretation of speech and may be useful for working in Gmail and on documents.
Note Taking
Glean and Notability are note taking and information organization apps that involve audio recording features. Please check in with your instructors before audio recording and note that if permitted, this is for your personal, educational use and should not be posted.
…For any tech support, please feel free to contact Haverford’s IITS office
